Football recruiting notes | Morris' Friend picks Indiana

two locals choose Ball State

Morris senior Danny Friend, a 6-foot-5, 240-pound tight end who had offers from several top BCS schools, including Oregon, picked Indiana.

"I've always been close to Indiana," Friend said. "My family has a lot of connections to Indiana. I feel ? head coach Kevin Wilson is going to turn this thing around. I really believe in what he is saying."

"Ball State was my leader for a while, and no one ever really gave me a reason to not like Ball State," Maloney said. "(It) is a great school with strong academics. They also have a solid program that will do some great things, and I wanted to be a part of that program."

"NIU is close to home, they offer a great education and I also know that I'll get a chance to play for a winner in college," Folliard said. "I was really impressed with the coaches. I know that NIU will help me get better on and off the field."